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Freedom is threatened by democracy crumbling from within. We use research, technology, and data analysis to protect what's working in our democracy today — and to help build the democracy of tomorrow.

Towards Proportional Representation for the U.S. House

Replacing winner-take-all elections with a proportional system of representation could curb gerrymandering; increase the share of competitive congressional seats; and expand representation.

  • Shaping the Democracy of Tomorrow
  • Research & Analysis
  • Reports

The 117th Congress Left American Democracy Stronger Than It Found It

With advances on ECA reform and other democracy legislation, a departing Congress leaves American democracy in slightly better shape than it found it for the first time in over a decade.

  • Defending the Rule of Law
  • Protecting Elections
  • Legislation & Policy
  • Research & Analysis
  • Analysis

Three Huge Wins for Democracy in 2022

An extensive recounting of how we achieved three of our top priorities for 2022: reforming the Electoral Count Act, ensuring accountability for January 6th, and combatting disinformation in court.

  • Countering Disinformation
  • Defending the Rule of Law
  • Protecting Elections
  • Campaigns & Coalitions
  • Legislation & Policy
  • Litigation
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